From the Forum: Installing Wide Planked Floorboards During a Reno

A homeowner was hoping to install some wide floorboards in their Park Slope row house but their contractor has advised them to go narrower. The contractor claims that wider boards will lead to gaps and splitting. What have other homeowners found with their renovations?

Please chime in with your advice.

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